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C953 LOJ

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 LOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,093 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,582 miles

nearside rear inner and outer tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,239 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer tyre pressure low

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer tyre pressure low

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,420 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,496 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise condition of front tyres, starting to deteriorate in places

Advise corrosion all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,020 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded in places

Advise condition of rear tyres

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,881 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 55,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very little clearence with offside front bump stop

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,200 miles

front door steps corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 54,764 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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C953 LOJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C953 LOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C953 LOJ registered?

C953 LOJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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